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Dealers and manufacturers predict this year will see an uptick in purchases in general, with homeowners investing more in upscale or higher-end items.
According to a recent Window & Door study, most industry professionals anticipate an increase in sales for all products—budget and luxury (see Figures 4A and 4B)—but foresee a bigger increase on the high-end scale. It should be...more »

According to a recent Window & Door study, 60 percent of manufacturers plan to modernize and increase efficiency in 2015. Second on the priority list in terms of where they will invest is expanding production capacity.
In terms of what types of products manufacturers plan to add to their lines, 33 percent of surveyed manufacturers will introduce windows that meet the new v6.0 Energy Star...more »

There looks to be some positive change on the horizon for manufacturers in the New Year, according to results from the annual Window & Door Industry Pulse survey. Sixty percent of surveyed manufacturers report that they plan to modernize and increase efficiency in 2015. Second on the priority list in terms of where they will invest is in expanding production capacity.
This aligns with other...more »

Here at Window & Door and the Window & Door Dealers Alliance, we are immersed in planning for GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, Sept. 9-11 in Las Vegas. Having attended the big event for many years, I know it’s a great place to explore the new products and technology available in the window and door market. And according to last week’s poll, new products...more »

Plastpro Inc., the supplier of fiberglass entry doors and building products, announced the official launch of the #Doorability Sweepstakes, an eight-week-long contest in which two California homeowners will win a custom-made and installed front door entry system of their choice. The contest kicks off July 1, 2014, and runs through Aug 25, 2014.
California homeowners are encouraged to enter by...more »

LaCantina
LaCantina Doors connects the indoors to the outdoors by eliminating walls and creating large open living spaces with its folding doors. As a single-source manufacturer, LaCantina Doors offers an innovative and comprehensive range of materials, including wood and aluminum, and performance options, including thermal control, to meet the needs of residential...more »

“The market will probably be up for all home products by 10 or 11 percent for the year. Right now it's kind of quiet, but if you look at order patterns and activity in the first six weeks of the year, we see very strong trends in the South, Southeast, West and Southwest," said Chris Klein, CEO, Fortune Brands Home & Security, parent company of Simonton Windows and Therma Tru Doors...more »

The 2014 fensterbau/frontale trade show took place in Nuremberg, Germany, March 26-29. Nearly 800 exhibitors, 40 percent of which were international, gathered to show their products and machinery for windows, doors and facades. Following are snapshots from the show floor.
Machinery, equipment and software
Windows, doors and skylights
Colors and cladding
Machinery, equipment and software...more »

In response to improving business conditions, window manufacturers promoted existing product lines alongside new ones at IBS 2014 to meet the needs of both the new construction and replacement markets.
“The bulk of our business and the basis of our reputation have traditionally been on the remodel/replace side,” said Mark Savan, president of Simonton Windows, which returned to IBS...more »

The 2014 International Builders' Show took place Feb. 4-6 in Las Vegas, where a number of window and door companies introduced new products. For additional information on the products on display, please also see the IBS 2014 Product Showcase.
Royal Building Products introduced the Slide and Stack Patio Door System at IBS 2014. Glass panels slide on a single track...more »